KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
1,689 km
1,050 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
1,689 km
1,050 mi / 912 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KIW LAD
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code KIW LAD
ICAO Code FLSO FNLU
City Kitwe Luanda
Country Zambia Angola
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Africa/Luanda
Elevation 4,145 ft 243 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kitwe (KIW) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 1,689 kilometers (1,050 miles / 912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Angola. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Kitwe, it's 05:30 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,902 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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